Crunch Time!
It’s crunch time. I’m down to one month to go on my Perfect Weight America diet. Unfortunately my goal weight of 185 pounds is still a long way from a reality. Not that I’m not doing well. I’m hovering just over 210 pounds. But with 30 days to go, it doesn’t look good. Since I’m an all-or-nothing kind of guy, this is the real test for me. Will I be able to stay the course, knowing that I very likely will fall short of my goal? Still, wherever I land, it will still be a far cry from 240.
The benefit of the rapidly approaching deadline is that I’ve been a lot more disciplined about eating the right foods and exercising regularly. At first I was wheezing five minutes into my workouts, but now I have more endurance. The next challenge will be to maintain this lifestyle after the four-month period is complete. Eating and exercising routines are like your character—they’re only put to the test when temptation strikes and no one is watching.
The benefit of the rapidly approaching deadline is that I’ve been a lot more disciplined about eating the right foods and exercising regularly. At first I was wheezing five minutes into my workouts, but now I have more endurance. The next challenge will be to maintain this lifestyle after the four-month period is complete. Eating and exercising routines are like your character—they’re only put to the test when temptation strikes and no one is watching.
posted by Drew Dyck at 12:16 PM
5 Comments:
Good job Drew! It is a lifestyle change you want. Making 60% of a big goal is better than 0% of no goal!
Drew,
I think you should simply extend your program another month (or as long as it takes). After all, we all live in the real world where these things happen. I think your readers will be so grateful to you for your example.
Keep going, Bro.
Brenda J. Davis
Editor, SpiritLed Woman &
Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers
210 from 240 is excellent. In fact, I question the "health" benefits of dropping 55 pounds suddenly.
It's very hard to drop that extra 25 pounds when you've already lost 30 because then what you are doing is losing muscle mass as well.
I'd just concentrate on maintaining 210 while gaining muscle mass and lowering your fat mass. Most professional athletes your height weigh far over 210 and they are considered healthy.
185lbs? Come on you weighed that in high school! Realists says.. 198lbs. If you lose those last few pounds by June 14, and keep working on that Florida tan, hire a stylist by the name of Grace and buy a toupee, we will not reconize you at the big bash, there you will be free to enjoy the banquet, incognito, of course! Orangee
Drew,
Just ate at your mother in laws, now I need to go on the band wagon so I can be fit like you. Help me, and pray for me on this one. Just one more challenge to add to my plate. God love you and thanks for all your support and prayers.
Pork will be tough from now, I love ham, bacon and especially ribs and pulled pork sandwiches. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Say hi to Grace.
Brian Patrick Boe
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